3-Component Model – 31×24
This is an informational graphic from the National FFA Organization illustrating the Three-Component Model of Agricultural Education. It depicts School Based Agricultural Education as the integration of three interconnected components: Classroom/Laboratory instruction, SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience), and FFA. Each component is briefly defined to show how contextual instruction, experiential learning, and leadership engagement work together.
At a glance
- Classroom/Laboratory
- Contextual, inquiry-based instruction and learning through an interactive classroom and laboratory.
- SAE
- Experiential, service and/or work-based learning through the implementation of a supervised agricultural experience program.
- FFA
- Premier leadership, personal growth and career success through engagement in FFA, PAS or NYFEA programs and activities.